This is my nook. A place where I want to share my hankering for Bae Yong Joon, my passion for SS501 [Kim Hyun Joong, Heo Young Saeng, Park Jung Min, Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Joon] and my wanting to know more about many other Korean artists. ^^

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Friday, October 31, 2008

In August of this year, So Ji Sub as rapper 'G' released his single 'A Lonely Life'. This really came as a surprise to everyone. It was said that he recorded this in secrecy.

This coming November, birth month of Ji Sub, as a surprise gift for his fans, he will be releasing another song, entitled 'Foolish Love' on his birthday, which falls on 4 November.

'Foolish Love' is a hip-hop style song with its distinct style featuring harmonica tune, fuses the majestic melody that can be found in drama OST. 'Foolish Life' as well as 'A Lonely Life' were written and produced by songwriter J@TRAX.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

not sure if i'm going to be excited about what i read tonight. it's about the korea drama festival 2008 on nov 1-5. in the article that i read, it says their that yong joon will be getting an award. the award is called 'Special Award for Outstanding Service to Hallyu'. if my understanding is correct it'll be given on nov 1. i think the organizer is still getting confirmation from KeyEast if yong joon can attend the event.

hope we get the translation of the article later as well as the confirmation [hee, but honestly i've a feeling that he won't be attending]

p.s. yong joon is not amongst the nominees for best actor that include kim myung min, kim rae won. though TWSSG is nominated for best drama.

p.p.s. i got this list of nominees at soompi. it looks like that he's nominated for the grand prize award and TWSSG for production award. hmm...

The Asian media and content company Keyeast Co., Ltd. (www.keyeast.co.kr) has officially announced that it has earned its first quarterly profits since its establishment. Its third quarter sales figure was 912,000,000 Korean Won and the net income totaled 601,000,000 Korean Won, which represents an 88.3% increase in net income as compared with the corresponding July to September period of last year.

One of the main factors behind Keyeast Co., Ltd.'s profitable quarter is the equity method accounting of the business profits of Keyeast Co., Ltd.'s subsidiary, BOF International Inc. Keyeast Co., Ltd. holds 62% of the shares of BOF International Inc.

A member of Keyeast Co., Ltd. stated that "the purpose of establishing a subsidiary in Japan was to set up a profitable bridgehead in a foreign market and that this objective has been achieved." He also stated that "BOF International Inc. and Keyeast Co., Ltd. significantly contributed to the Asian wave." In addition, he said that "during this current global financial crisis, the sales of Keyeast Co., Ltd. have been positively affected by the gains on foreign exchange obtained through BOF International Inc. and that these gains will likely continue for the time being."

The Asian media/contents company Keyeast Co., Ltd. (www.keyeast.co.kr) announced on October 20 that it entered into a strategic alliance with leisure yacht manufacturer Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd. for the “stimulation of the marine leisure sports and yacht business.”

Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd. is the leading leisure yacht manufacturer of the domestic yacht industry. With the recent interest shown by the people of Korea in the marine leisure industry as the background, Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd. has formed business alliances with the leading yacht designers and technology enterprises from Australia and New Zealand.

Keyeast Co., Ltd., whose largest shareholder is the main actor of the Korean Wave, Bae Yong Joon, and Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd., which is the leading domestic leisure yacht manufacturer, will utilize their strengths for this new alliance. Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd. will be in charge of manufacturing and supplying yachts and related equipment, while Keyeast Co., Ltd. will be in charge of marketing and sales.

A member of Keyeast Co., Ltd. stated that “we are expecting the names and images of actors and actresses, who are influential in Asia, and the brand power of Keyeast Co., Ltd. itself, which is a recognized brand outside of Korea too, to have a positive impact on the domestic and foreign marketing and export activities of Hyundai Yachts Co., Ltd.” In addition, the member of Keyeast Co., Ltd. said that “Keyeast Co., Ltd. will increase the value of its brand through other brand licensing projects,” and that “we are currently preparing plans for other long-term sources of profits.”

i read this last night on KOB and byjgallelry and mariko made a brief translation on byj thread at soompi. i think that this trip is part of the book that yong joon is doing. i'm glad to know that while working on it he's able to do what he loves to do that is fishing and cooking what he caught.

anyway, here's the complete translation of suehan which she posted on BYJ's Quilt. Again, thanks so much dear suehan!

[Trans and Reposted]I heard that BYJ is in Wido now

Suehan wrote :

I found two postings on the internet regarding YJ’s recent trip to Wido(Wi Island); one from a non-fan and the other one from the homepage of the lodge, Geugosegamyeon (It means, ¡°If you go there¡±)where he stayed. Please enjoy.

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[I heard that BYJ is in Wido now.]08.10.25 17:16

I heard that it has been three days since he came with the staff of hismanagement company and 3 coordinators. It’s said that he was enjoyinghis vacation hiking, mountain climbing, and experiencing the activities of the sea.

I heard that he wore a scarf and didn’t show his face.It’s said that he didn’t give autographs or allow anyone to take pictures of himeven at the lodge.Anyhow, the fact that the celebrities were visiting Wido was a good sign.

Mr. Roper >> Former best friend of Kanzaki Nodaka, father of Shizuku. He is homeless living in a box at a park while he has more than 10 million dollars. He will be the adviser of both brothers. He’s also a wine expert.

Kanzaki Nodaka >> Father of Shizuku. His has more than 20 million dollars asset and a wine collector.

Issei Tomine >> Is a gifted wine critic and he aims at collecting wines. He was adopted by his father before his father passes away. Together with Shizuku they received a challenge and will confront each other. His knowledge in wine is abundant. Not only is his expression excellent but also concentrated to put his life into his passion of wine.

Kanzaki Shizuku >> Is a beer salesman of Taiyo Beer. He was transferred to the newly established wine division. Though he has inherited his father's gift of wine since childhood, he opposed his great father and gets a job in the beer company. He has shown rich sensitivity and expression with the extraordinary sense of smell which was inherited from his father though he has not much knowledge about it.

Sera >> Half sister of Tomine from his father’s side. A beer commercial model at Taiyo Beer Company. She also a gifted wined taster.

Roran >> Partner of Tomine.She has a special relationship with him. Her mother is Japanese.

Miyabi >> She’s still studying to become a sommelier but she seems not to pass the examination for sommelier. He met Shizuku in a restaurant. She is employed at Taiyo beer.

Other Characters

Saionji Maki >> Is the President of Saion Training company. She is Roran’s sister

Kiri Suzuko >> Is the lawyer of Tomine who manages Tomine's wine collection.

isn't this amazing? will they have yong joon as their model? i wonder what trigger this business. this is way off in their line of business which is restaurant and entertainment business.Key East Advance to Sailing and recreation businessOriginal in JapaneseJapanese from Chinese by Snow/byjfamily.netreposted by wlbyj/BaiduChinese to English by Lynn [thanks so much lynn!]

Key East has signed a contract with "Modern Sailing",a company manufactures sailing boats on Oct. 20, 2008.

The content of the contract is: Both two parties utilize their own strengths to collaborate in the business of entertainment at Sea. "Modern Sailing" is in charge of the manufacture of those sailing boats and facilities whereas KeyEast is in charge of its marketing.

Key East:" We have some well-known artists like BYJ, SJS and LNY. with whose influence, we expect a good market in both domestic and overseas and which will also be good to the export business. We are looking forward to it."

"Modern Sailing" has businesses with some other extraodinary Sailing boat design and manufacture enterprises in Australia and New Zealand. In the meanwhile, "Modern Sailing" itself is a pioneer in the sailing and recreation business.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

I thought i had posted every photos related to the the Cultural Awards that yong joon attended last Saturday. I was wrong. When i woke up this morning there were about 2 sets. When I got home there were about 3 more sets. Huh?!

Here they are, though i won't be posting anymore the 2 sets that of photos from AFP BB News and another media portal since they're almost the same as the others.

Yong Joon posing with the bride and the groom at the dressing room [or reception room?] of Daemyung Resort where the ceremony will was held last October 18.

When I saw this I remember the time when he also dropped by at the wedding of Yon Tae Young, another co-star in TWSSG. The only difference is that, at YTY wedding, he used the backdoor, while the wedding of PSW and SEJ, he used the front entrance.

Thanks to suehan for sharing this on BYJ's Quilt which was shared by Moris on KOB.

According to the article of Josei Jishin[translated by a sweet sister posted on bb's blog]

“Hahoe Maeul village is a folk villagewhere many traditional buildings that were built during the Goguryeo era still remain.It is located about three hours from Seoul via autoand it is a village where elements of Confucianismand the yangbang (royalty) Korean culture are intertwined.”(travel writer)

As per Mrg. Yang ~[translated by bb's blog] Just some days ago, BYJ had gone on a 2D1N trip to Gyeongbuk and Andong with the staff in preparation for the book, Beauty of Korea.

The following day, according to the article ~“He toured the soybean maker from the morning. The area is a producer of good quality soybeans used in soybean paste and soy sauce. He listened with serious gazes to the staff as they gave their explanations.”(staff member of Hahoe Mauel)

Two weeks after Yong Joon was appointed Ambassador of Visiting Korea for 2010 - 2012, and after words that he went to the village, it seems that fans are already visiting the small village. ^^ Amazing don't you think? The power of Bae Yong Joon.

Geez, I want to visit this place too.

style also posted this photos. not really sure who they are but they sure are lucky to have a photo with yong joon. i'm assuming too that this photo is displayed in the room where yong joon stayed. ^^